Description
The Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Phase IV Program is a public-private partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry participants to develop and mature certifiable technologies for civil airplanes, with a focus on reducing fuel burn, emissions, and noise. The program will support the development of environmental standards and environmental reviews, and will enable the safe introduction of new airframe and engine technologies. Key areas of focus include non-traditional propulsion systems, advanced aircraft configurations, supersonic aircraft and engines, and advanced air mobility vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems. The program will consist of multiple awards, with a total funding available of $25 million for the duration of the program.
Some key points to consider for this opportunity include:
• The program is a cost-sharing cooperative agreement, with a 1:1 minimum cost share requirement.
• The period of performance for each agreement is expected to be up to 24 months.
• The program will support the development of technologies that provide a benefit in at least one of the environmental areas of fuel efficiency, noise, NOx emissions, and particulate matter emissions.
• The program will require participants to submit proposals that include a technical/management proposal, a pricing/business proposal, and an agreement feedback proposal.
• The FAA reserves the right to exercise option periods at its sole discretion, and does not anticipate holding an additional procurement cycle for the option period.